LGBTQ+ Health

In 2016, the LGBTQ+ community was identified as a "health disparity population" by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, partly because individuals who identify as part of this group have less access to health care. Here are some resources, pro tips, and real-life stories to help you navigate your wellbeing; allies welcome.
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Here's What Gender Affirming Medical Care Involves and Why It Can Be Lifesaving
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Anal Condoms: What You Should Know Before Sex
23 LGBTQ+ Pride Flags and What They Represent
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Intersex: What the Term Means, and How It Can Appear
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What Does It Mean To Be Polysexual?
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Transmasculine: What Does Having This Identity Mean?
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Gender Dysphoria: Definition, Symptoms, and What You Can Do
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What Does It Mean To Be Gender Fluid?
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7 Major Health Disparities Affecting the LGBTQ+ Community